The Andhra Pradesh Department of School Education has officially posted notice of the AP DSC 2025 Recruitment Notification on 20th April 2025. A total of 16,347 vacancies are posted for teaching positions including School Assistants, SGT, TGT, PGT, PET, and Principals. Interested candidates can apply online through the official portals:
This recruitment drive presents a huge opportunity for aspiring teachers in Andhra Pradesh. Candidates must review their eligibility, important dates, and post-wise vacancies before applying for the job
AP DSC 2025 Recruitment Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Andhra Pradesh Department of School Education (AP DSC) |
| Recruitment Name | AP Teacher Recruitment Test 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 16,347 |
| Posts Available | School Assistants, SGT, TGT, PGT, PET, Principals |
| Online Application Start Date | 20th April 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15th May 2025 |
| Exam Date | 6th June – 6th July 2025 |
| Official Websites | cse.ap.gov.in / apdsc.apcfss.in |
Eligibility Criteria for AP DSC 2025
Educational Qualification:
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Must have passed Intermediate/Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwD).
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Candidates have to complete a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or a 4-year B.El.Ed degree.
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Candidates Must qualify in Paper I of AP TET / CTET / TSTET.
Age Limit (as of 01.07.2024):
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Minimum Age: 18 years
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Maximum Age: 44 years
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/BC | 49 years |
| Physically Challenged | 54 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per service |
Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| School Assistants | 7,725 |
| Secondary Grade Teachers | 6,371 |
| Trained Graduate Teachers | 1,781 |
| Post Graduate Teachers | 286 |
| Physical Education Teachers | 132 |
| Principals | 52 |
| Total | 16,347 |
Department-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Govt./ZP/MPP/Municipal Schools | 13,192 |
| AP Model Schools (APMS) | 286 |
| AP Residential Educational Inst. | 190 |
| Social Welfare Residential | 439 |
| BC Welfare Residential | 170 |
| Tribal Welfare Ashram Schools | 881 |
| Gurukulam | 1,143 |
| Welfare for Differently Abled | 31 |
| Juvenile Welfare | 15 |
| Total | 16,347 |
District-wise Vacancy Overview
| District | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Srikakulam | 543 |
| Vizianagaram | 583 |
| Visakhapatnam | 1,134 |
| East Godavari | 1,346 |
| West Godavari | 1,067 |
| Krishna | 1,213 |
| Guntur | 1,159 |
| Prakasam | 672 |
| Nellore | 673 |
| Chittoor | 1,478 |
| YSR Kadapa | 709 |
| Anantapur | 811 |
| Kurnool | 2,678 |
| Total | 16,347 |
Selection Process
The selection procedure changes by post but primarily includes:
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Written Examination (Weightage: 80% for most posts)
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AP TET Score (Weightage: 20%)
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Document Verification / Interview
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Final Merit List
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹750 |
Fee is payable via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI. It is non-refundable.
Steps to Apply Online
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Visit https://cse.ap.gov.in
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Click on the “Apply Online” or “Payment” link.
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Enter your personal and academic details.
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Upload scanned photo and signature.
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Pay the application fee.
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Submit and download the application form for future reference.
AP DSC Exam Pattern 2025 Snapshot
| Post | Max Marks |
|---|---|
| SGT & SA (All Subjects) | 80 |
| TGT Paper I | 100 |
| TGT Paper II (All Subjects) | 80 |
| PGT Paper I & II | 100 |
| Principal / PET / PD | 100 |
Salary Structure
| Post | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Secondary Grade Teacher | ₹21,230 – ₹63,010 |
| School Assistant | ₹28,940 – ₹78,910 |